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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,500

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $11,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $9,351

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720162016
ModelBeetleGLAGLA
TrimR-Line SELGLA250AMG GLA45
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,550 $32,500 $49,580
Base Invoice $31,249 $30,225 $46,109
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Interior Package   1,700  
Premium Package   2,400 2,400
Multimedia Package   2,480 2,480
Parktronic Package   970 970
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Blind spot warning system   550 550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Painted brake calipers (optional)     300
Leather seating surfaces     1,500
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     155
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Interior Package   1,581  
Premium Package   2,232 2,232
Multimedia Package   2,306 2,306
Parktronic Package   902 902
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Blind spot warning system   512 512
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Painted brake calipers (optional)     279
Leather seating surfaces     1,395
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     144
Options (change) 130 11,150 10,555
Options (change) 100 10,370 9,816
Destination 820 925 925
Total Price $33,500 $44,575 $61,060
Total Invoice $32,169 $41,520 $56,850

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,768
Model Year201720162016
ModelBeetleGLAGLA
TrimR-Line SELGLA250AMG GLA45
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionS6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$33,500$44,575$61,060
Adjustments for Features0-4,920-8,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,500$39,655$52,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,150
Total Invoice$32,169$41,520$56,850
Adjustments for Features0-4,583-7,686
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,169$36,937$49,164
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,227

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year201720162016
ModelBeetleGLAGLA
TrimR-Line SELGLA250AMG GLA45
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge$75  
Chronometer$100 $100
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$3,810$8,730$12,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,920$8,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,583-7,686

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20172016
ModelBeetleGLA
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.0 in106.3 in
Length168.4 in173.9 in
Width71.2 in71.0 in
Height58.5 in60.0 in
Curb Weight3,019 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0Yes
Total Requested90074%
Total Not Requested31526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80051%
Total Not Requested77549%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105083%
Total Not Requested21517%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105083%
Total Not Requested21517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80051%
Total Not Requested77549%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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